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Chayaza Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mkhuhlu, Mkhuhlu, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Chayaza Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mkhuhlu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.9%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Chayaza Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mkhuhlu, Chayaza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,222
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Chayaza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Chayaza Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 147 matric candidates from Chayaza Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315312481.0%
202416213281.5%
202514711678.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chayaza Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics804860.0%
Mathematical Literacy826579.3%
Physical Sciences805771.3%
Life Sciences14510069.0%
Agricultural Sciences302996.7%
Accounting4141100.0%
History15713686.6%
English First Additional Language16216098.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Chayaza Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Chayaza Secondary School's 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Chayaza Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Chayaza Secondary School's 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Chayaza Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Chayaza Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Chayaza Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Chayaza Secondary School's 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78% against Chayaza Secondary School's 78.9%).
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is a similar size to Chayaza Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chayaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Mkhuhlu

And within Mkhuhlu itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Chayaza Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Chayaza Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Mvuyazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chayaza Secondary School, at 1,501 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chayaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mapaleni Higher Primary School is a similar size to Chayaza Secondary School, with 1,441 learners against 1,222; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chayaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Dumisani High School is a similar size to Chayaza Secondary School, with 1,389 learners against 1,222; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Chayaza Secondary School's 78.9%.
  • Thulani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Chayaza Secondary School, at 1,337 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chayaza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 100, Calcutta, Mkhuhlu, 1246
Postal
Private Bag X 3001 Mkhuhlu 1246
Telephone
013 007 8062
EMIS number
800035091
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chayaza Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Chayaza Secondary School directly, on 013 007 8062, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chayaza Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Chayaza Secondary School the best school in Mkhuhlu?
On the numbers that are published, Chayaza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.9% is lower than DUMISANI HIGH SCHOOL's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mkhuhlu besides Chayaza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mkhuhlu, including Makhosana Manzini High School.
How big are the classes at Chayaza Secondary School?
Chayaza Secondary School reported 1,222 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Chayaza Secondary School?
Yes, Chayaza Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Chayaza Secondary School's matric results like?
Chayaza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81% since 2023.
Is Chayaza Secondary School a public or private school?
Chayaza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chayaza Secondary School?
You can call 013 007 8062. It is located at Stand No 100, Calcutta, Mkhuhlu, 1246.
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